Developer Tool

HTTP Cache Explainer

Analyze HTTP caching behavior across browser, CDN, and proxy layers with minimal header fixes

Cache Analysis

Enter a URL or paste headers and click "Analyze Cache"

Get instant cache behavior analysis

Cache Layers Explained

Browser Cache

  • Respects max-age
  • Can cache with cookies
  • Supports immutable
  • Private by default

CDN Cache

  • Prefers s-maxage
  • Needs public for auth
  • Avoids Set-Cookie
  • Supports stale-while-revalidate

Proxy Cache

  • Similar to CDN
  • Shared cache rules
  • Respects Vary header
  • Must-revalidate support

Changelog

v1.0.0August 21, 2025

Initial Release

  • • Multi-layer cache analysis (Browser, CDN, Proxy)
  • • Cache-Control directive parsing with TTL calculations
  • • Header-based cache behavior prediction
  • • Platform-specific fix generation (Express, Nginx, Cloudflare)
  • • Cache lint detection with severity levels
  • • Goal-based optimization suggestions
  • • Support for ETag, Last-Modified, and Vary headers
  • • Authentication and cookie impact analysis
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Quick Tips

  • All processing happens in your browser
  • Your data never leaves your device
  • No registration or login required
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